European Commission - EUROSTAT Brussels, 5 February 2018 The European Union (EU) has committed itself to reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020 compared to projections. This objective is also known as the 20% energy efficiency target.

European Commission - EUROSTAT Brussels, 5 February 2018 In December 2017 compared with November 2017, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade decreased by 1.1% in the euro area (EA19) and by 1.0% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

European Commission - Statement Brussels, 5 February 2018 Good afternoon to all of you. First of all, I want to thank you, David, for your hospitality. I was very pleased to also meet today the Prime Minister, Theresa May.

European Commission - Statement Brussels, 5 February 2018 On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for International Cooperation and...

European Commission - Upcoming events The news: On 1-2 February 2018, the Directorate-General for Informatics, the IT Department of the European Commission, organises the first Open Project Management (PM²) Conference to present ways the free and open project management methodology - developed by the Commission in 2007 - can enable...

European Commission - Commissioners' weekly activities Brussels, 2 February 2018 (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Déplacements et visites Lundi 05 février 2018 05-08/02 European Parliament Plenary Session, in Strasbourg President Jean-Claude Juncker, together with the College of Commissioners in Luxembourg: participates in a College to College meeting...

02/02/2018
- Congratulations to 28 talented young students for winning the 2017-2018 translation contest for schools 'Juvenes Translatores'! The winners will come to Brussels on 10 April to collect their awards for the best translation submitted by their country.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 2 February 2018 Congratulations to 28 talented young students for winning the 2017-2018 translation contest for schools 'Juvenes Translatores'! The winners will come to Brussels on 10 April to collect their awards for the best translation submitted by their country.

European Commission - Speech - [Check Against Delivery] Prague, 2 February 2018 The Commission takes the issue of dual quality food very seriously and has drawn up an articulated action plan. Since September 2017, when Commission President Mr Juncker, said in his State of the Union speech that we cannot...

European Commission - EUROSTAT Brussels, 2 February 2018 In December 2017, compared with November 2017, industrial producer prices rose by 0.2% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.1% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

01/02/2018
- The Commission launched today the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum with the support of the European Parliament, represented by Jakob von Weizsäcker responsible for the recent report on virtual currencies.

- Press release European Commission Brussels, 1 February 2018 The Commission launched today the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum with the support of the European Parliament, represented by Jakob von Weizsäcker responsible for the recent report on virtual currencies.

01/02/2018
- Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, attends today the Global Partnership for Education Conference in Dakar, Senegal and calls on global leaders to step up their investment in education.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 1 February 2018 Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, attends today the Global Partnership for Education Conference in Dakar, Senegal and calls on global leaders to step up their investment in education.

01/02/2018
- Revised European legislation proposed by the European Commission today will improve the quality of drinking water and access to it as well as provide better information to citizens.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 1 February 2018 Revised European legislation proposed by the European Commission today will improve the quality of drinking water and access to it as well as provide better information to citizens.

01/02/2018
- Questions and Answers on the revision of the Drinking Water Directive.

European Commission - Fact Sheet Brussels, 1 February 2018 Questions and Answers on the revision of the Drinking Water Directive. Why is the Commission revising the Drinking Water Directive? The European Commission wants to continue to ensure the provision of high-quality drinking water in light of the latest scientific advice,...

European Commission - Daily News Daily News 01 / 02 / 2018 Brussels, 1 February 2018 Safer drinking water for all Europeans Today, the European Commission is proposing to revise the EU Drinking Water Directive, to improve the quality and the access of citizens to drinking water, as well as...

European Commission - Speech - [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 1 February 2018 Remarks of First Vice-President Frans Timmermans Good afternoon to all of you. I'm really pleased to be here with Commissioner Vella in a week which has seen him shining a light on the work the Commission does in...

European Commission - Upcoming events The news On 31 January 2018, the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and the College of the Commissioners will participate in the launch of the European Year of Cultural Heritage in Belgium, at the invitation of Philippe Close, Mayor of the City of...

31/01/2018
- Today, the European Commission appointed the current Deputy Secretary-General Paraskevi Michou as Director-General of its Migration and Home Affairs department – the first woman to hold that post.

- Press release European Commission Brussels, 31 January 2018 Today, the European Commission appointed the current Deputy Secretary-General Paraskevi Michou as Director-General of its Migration and Home Affairs department – the first woman to hold that post. The appointment will take effect on 1 March.

31/01/2018
- The European Commission welcomes the final report by its High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG), which sets out strategic recommendations for a financial system that supports sustainable investments.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 31 January 2018 The European Commission welcomes the final report by its High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG), which sets out strategic recommendations for a financial system that supports sustainable investments.

31/01/2018
- Commissioner Tibor Navracsics receives young people to discuss their views on the future of Europe, and how to better take their priorities into account.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 31 January 2018 Commissioner Tibor Navracsics receives young people to discuss their views on the future of Europe, and how to better take their priorities into account. Today, 100 young people from across Europe are presenting their concrete ideas on how to give Europe...

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